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Description coming soon! The presenter will be Dave Osbun (Command Alkon).

This webinar was developed cooperatively by concrete-related associations from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.  The goal of the cooperative effort is to bring a greater awareness of cast-in-place concrete to the design and construction communities via quality continuing education programs.

MCC's Build with Strength Committee meets virtually one time per month.  If you would like to participate in this meeting, please contact MCC's Administrator, Margaret Mills, at 651-482-9549.

The mission of the Committee is to educate the building and design communities and policymakers on the advantages of concrete construction in terms of strength, durability, safety and ease of use for commercial, educational and multi-family housing. The Committee works jointly with the National Ready Mixed Concrete's Build with Strength initiative.

A Concrete Flatwork Associate (formerly Concrete Flatwork Technician) is a person who has demonstrated knowledge (via a written examination) on proper procedures to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork.

Certification Requirements:  ACI will grant certification to those candidates who obtain a passing grade on the written examination.  The two-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 50 multiple-choice questions. The passing grade for the written examination is 70%.

Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of a written examination OR 10 hours documented continuing education from an approved source. Individuals with Concrete Flatwork Associate certification can upgrade to Advanced Finisher status upon submittal and approval of sufficient work experience or combination of sufficient work experience and passing the ACI performance examination. Certification at the Advanced Finisher level is valid for the remainder of the original Associate certification period.

An Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher (formerly Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician) is a craftsman who has demonstrated the knowledge AND skills and/or experience necessary to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork.

Certification Requirements:  ACI will grant certification to those candidates who obtain a passing grade on the written examination PLUS either:

Possess 4,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing* experience (approximately three years of regular full-time work) OR possess 1,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing* experience (approximately one year of regular full-time work) AND successfully complete the performance examination**.

**MCC will NOT be offering a performance examination at this class, so anyone seeking Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher Certification at this class MUST possess 4,500 hours of actual on-the-job finishing experience.

Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of either a written examination, or a combination of 10 hours documented continuing education from an approved source and 4500 hours of verified continuing work experience attained within the previous 5 years.

*Finishing experience includes concrete placement, consolidation, jointing, curing and protection, finishing, form setting, prep work, rubbing, patching, and saw cutting. Verification of the work experience by the candidate's employer(s) is required.

THE WEBINAR WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A DATE IN 2023 DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED CONFLICT WITH THE PRESENTER'S SCHEDULE.

This presentation examines the process of determining parking needs, planning the layout, parking circulation and other design considerations. It also examines code compliant structural design for durability, drainage and user security. The course also covers preventative maintenance, restoration and planning for future considerations.

The presenter will be Carl Schneeman, PE (Walker Consultants)

Credits: 1 PDH and/or 1 AIA CES LU/HSW (AIA Course #MCC121322)